Accessing The Cli - Cisco 7609 Configuration Manual

Command-Line Interfaces
This chapter describes the command-line interfaces (CLIs) you use to configure the Cisco 7600 series
routers.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the
Cisco 7600 Series Router Cisco IOS Command Reference publication and the Release 12.1 publications
at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios121/121cgcr/index.htm
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Accessing the CLI

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Accessing the CLI through the EIA/TIA-232 Console Interface
EIA/TIA-232 was known as recommended standard 232 (RS-232) before its acceptance as a standard by
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the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).
Perform initial configuration over a connection to the EIA/TIA-232 console interface. Refer to the
Cisco 7600 Series Router Module Installation Guide for console interface cable connection procedures.
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Accessing the CLI, page 2-1
Performing Command Line Processing, page 2-3
Performing History Substitution, page 2-3
Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 2-4
Displaying a List of Cisco IOS Commands and Syntax, page 2-5
ROM-Monitor Command-Line Interface, page 2-6
Accessing the CLI through the EIA/TIA-232 Console Interface, page 2-1
Accessing the CLI through Telnet, page 2-2
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